Tanzanite (3 stones)

Item Description

Even though Tanzanite has been around since 1968, it's still a relatively "new" gem on the market compared to most other colored stones. It undoubtedly remains the most popular colored gemstone in the United States, and the number 1 investment gemstone for collectors and dealers alike. The amazing rich blue and purple color combined with the fact that it is only found in one locality in the world, makes it one of the ultimate combinations of rarity and beauty. As mentioned, the Tanzanite mines at Merelani were first discovered in 1968 and the mining is done on a large commercial scale where almost every good piece of Tanzanite can be recovered quickly, faceted at or near the mine site, and shipped throughout the world in finished condition. This kind of control has allowed those who own the mine and the mining operation to keep a tight strangle hold on the global price of Tanzanite. A few years ago in Tucson, it was said the high retail value of the finest, large, deep blue Tanzanite stones had reached $2000 per carat, and is expected to rise every year herein. It is believed that the supply of Tanzanite at Merelani will last no longer than 10 more years, at which point the mining will cease, and no more Tanzanite may ever be mined again. Once the supply is cut off, you can expect that the price of Tanzanite will sky-rocket. Here we have a 3-stone set of attractive soft blue-violet color "Round" cut gems that are only very slightly included. These are not what I would call a matched set, just three stones of similar size and color.